Emphysema (Panacinar)

 

Microscopically, one sees greatly enlarged alveoli. For comparison, a few normal-sized alveoli are seen in the upper central portion of the photo. Septa are thin. Because the pores of Kohn are enlarged some septa falsely appear to be unattached to surrounding tissue.

From the slide collection of the late Dr. Charles Kuhn

 

1 minute clinical correlation

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